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CM02 MAV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 MAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked with yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm froward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm froward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt holed

clutch operation feels poor

oil filter heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 139,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi in poor condition and corroding advise very early replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily pitted advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake and service brake only just passed with minimum roller brake effort advise further investigation

heat Shields could be more secure

under body brakes and steering and suspension corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,095 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front screen has a chip

nearside front sill damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,088 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front screen has a chip

nearside front sill damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,046 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,033 miles

Exhaust Mount Broken But System Still Adequately Supported

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Several Cuts But No Cords Exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Several Cuts But No Cords Exposed

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,862 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 39,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,228 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CM02 MAV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CM02 MAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CM02 MAV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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